CABERNET SAUVIGNON

"If it tastes good to you then it's good wine"

- Dave Matthews, Winemaker

About This Wine

TASTING NOTES

Classic aromas of blackberry, cherry, and dry herb notes are wrapped by toasted vanilla and soft, mouth-filling tannins. It's elegant and supple. A fun start or end to any meal or gathering. Also enjoyed with grilled rack of lamb or rich lentil salad.

WINEMAKER NOTES

The 2012 growing season saw moderate temperatures with above-average sunlight exposure on the North Coast. Weather conditions during bloom promoted a strong set and larger-than-average crop. Given this large crop and moderate temperatures, it took a long time for the fruit to ripen, resulting in flavor development racing ahead of sugars—ideal for flavorful, well-balanced wines. The late rain at the end of the harvest urged us to move quickly on picking the remainder of the fruit. Overall, the wines from the 2012 vintage show excellent color extraction, intense varietal aromatics, and great concentration. By all accounts, it was a very strong vintage for wine quality.

Recipes

Garlic Marinated Flank Steak with Fresh Herb and Olive Tapenade

Chef Fiona couldn’t resist grilling up some tender, juicy steak for the Chicago stop of the DMB Summer Tour. The crew savored the Garlic Marinated Grilled Flank Steak with Fresh Herb and Olive Tapenade before taking the stage later that night. Try pairing the dish at home with the Dreaming Tree Cabernet.

“My favorite two sides with Fiona’s flank steak are the flank steak and the flank steak. I always eat her asparagus too. She is magical.”
~Dave Matthews